NESO’s transitional Regional Energy Strategic Plan (tRESP) is the first publication in the journey towards transforming and improving energy infrastructure at a local level, developing bespoke plans for Scotland, England and Wales.

This marks the first step in ensuring universal access to secure, affordable and sustainable energy, while aligning future energy needs with local priorities.

The plan will guide future network investments by electricity distribution network operators as they develop their business plans for the 2028–2033 price control period. It highlights where early, strategic network upgrades could help unlock and accelerate local projects. NESO will expand on this transitional plan as it takes on its full RESP responsibilities from late 2026.

The tRESP is made up of four components:

  • Nations and Regions Contexts (NRC)
  • Pathways
  • Consistent Planning Assumptions (CPA)
  • Strategic Energy Needs (SEN) (formerly Strategic Investment Needs)

The tRESP can be accessed from the NESO website